Sinead O’Shea > Kirkland & Ellis International LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is a frequent first port of call for some of the world’s largest buyout houses, such as Blackstone and KKR Infrastructure. Over the past year the team has been involved in market-leading take-private transactions, large-scale telecommunication deals, and multi-billion pound investments in Middle Eastern energy companies. It has also worked on matters including EV charging, fibre, and renewable energy developments. Amy Mahon leads the London practice, focusing on cross-border M&A and joint ventures, while Sinead O’Shea and Claire Williams are well-regarded for their experience with financial sponsors and funds seeking to finance and refinance transactions. Clare Gaskell is also recommended for her experience on private and public takeovers, working for a range of private equity and financial sponsor clients.